part
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• noun
A piece or segment of something such as an object, activity, or period of time, which combined with other pieces makes up the whole.
"Reading comprehension is an essential part of the language examination."
A role played by an actor or actress in a dramatic production, or the music written for a specific voice or instrument.
"She auditioned for the leading part in the university's spring play."
A manufactured component or piece of a machine or vehicle that can be replaced.
"The mechanic had to order a replacement part for the vintage engine."
A region, district, or area of a country or the world (usually used in the plural).
"Travelers from many different parts of the world gather at the annual conference."
American A line of scalp showing when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions.
"He combed his hair neatly with a straight side part."
• verb
To move apart or divide so as to leave a central space or gap.
"The heavy velvet curtains parted to reveal the orchestra on stage."
To leave someone's company or end a relationship.
"The two business partners parted on amicable terms after ten years together."
To give up possession of something valued (used with 'with').
"The collector was reluctant to part with his rare first-edition books."
To comb hair away from a dividing line on the scalp.
"She parted her hair in the middle before braiding it."
• adverb
To some extent; partly or partially.
"The sculpture is made part of bronze and part of marble."
• adjective
Not complete or total; partial.
"She became a part owner of the local bookstore last year."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'part', from Latin 'partem' (nominative 'pars'), meaning a piece, division, or share, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning to grant or allot.